Prof Garvey is an Indigenous researcher and chief investigator on several epidemiological and psycho-oncology cancer projects involving Indigenous Australians. She plays a leadership role in Indigenous cancer research nationally and was instrumental in bringing together key cancer researchers, clinicians and Indigenous consumers to identify research priorities in 2010. Gail advocates involving Indigenous stakeholders and clinicians throughout the research process to achieve maximum impact from research, and has an impressive record in Indigenous research capacity-building. A/Prof Garvey is a member of COSA; sits on the Cancer Council Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Supportive Care Sub-Committee; PoCoG Scientific Advisory Committee; and chairs the NHMRC HoMER Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Committee.